Destinations news

Thessaloniki’s new general urban plan, approved to solve land use problems, promote reuse of inactive building stock, and transform the city into a sustainable one.

Jet2 to expand Summer 2024 program to three new destinations including Lesvos, Greece with weekly Sunday services from Birmingham and Stansted.

Donkey Hotels has teamed up with Green Garlic Studio and chef Ari Vezene for the creation of premium dining experiences.

The Municipality of Elafonisos is inviting visitors to capture the island’s protected species, cultural hotspots and pristine beaches.

The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

A campaign promoting Rhodes to its main tourism markets will launch to support the island’s areas that were affected by the recent wildfires.

Greece remains a safe destination thanks to its readiness and effective management of fires, according to the UNWTO’s Director for Europe.

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

Two Greek beaches on Milos and Halkidiki are among Europe’s 15 most beautiful for 2023.

Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry.

Athens and Nova will host semi-final rounds to determine the International Emmy Award nominees for the year.

Thessaloniki’s potential to become a haven for digital nomads trended on social media thanks to posts made by popular Dutch bloggers Alieke Ingerman and Daniëlle Bom.

Swiss and Greek archaeologists made new and fascinating finds at the Antikythera shipwreck in southeastern Peloponnese.

Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer.

The whole island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency as fires continue to burn for the ninth day.

The Lindos Hotels chain on Rhodes informs that its units have resumed full operations following the precautionary evacuations of guests due to the wildfires on the island.

Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer.

The royal emblems of King Otto of Greece, including his crown, scepter and sword, were found at the former royal palace in Tatoi, northern Athens.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will take action to immediately promote Rhodes as a “uniquely beautiful and safe destination”.

Leading German tour operators are cancelling customers’ bookings to Rhodes due to the ongoing wildfires affecting the Greek island.